World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Barbados, 2026
Holiday dates12vs 2025: -1
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank161 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Wed | Errol Barrow Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Tue | National Heroes Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | May Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mon | Kadooment Day |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | May Day |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | Whit Monday |
| Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026 | 3 days | Emancipation Day・Kadooment Day |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- − Independence Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.